‘Tis a new year of diminished expectations which means technically, I don’t even need to make any resolutions for 2009. No one really expects me to keep them. In fact, no one seems to expect anything of me, or themselves or anyone else – except if your initials are BHO, in which case you are expected to save the world, save us from ourselves and stop smoking. No extra credit for those six-pack abs, buddy and sorry but last November is so last year.
In the spirit of setting the bar low enough for me to crawl under, I hereby resolve:
- …to refrain from offering my opinion about whether Caroline Kennedy should serve as New York’s junior Senator even if asked. Not that I’d ever be asked because if I were, I’d only be reminded that as I live in New Jersey, my opinion is irrelevant .
- …to consider long and hard any and all offers to work for the new administration.
- …to stop resolving to give up sugar. Why should I? Sugar is a mood elevator and an anti-depressant and it certainly enhances the taste of anything chocolate.
- …to stop obsessing over my dog, except have you seen my dog?
- …to keep trying to solve the Middle East crisis – at least in my head, since no one’s asked me for my opinion.
- …to find inner peace. I hold over this resolution from year to year. Obviously, I haven’t found it yet. Check back with me in June.
As my friend Dave suggested, have a Very New Year!
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Funny stuff! Don’t give up — it’s going to be a great year!
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Yes, I’ve seen and met your dog, and I’m sorry you will not be able to keep that resolution.
Barby & her faithful dog, Amy
I really like your resolutions- in fact, I think I could take a few for myself. Love the line about BHO- so, is that how we will refer to him from now on- you were the first!
I think I need to see a picture of your dog….being new here. The rest…….well, I confess to cutting down on my sugar.
I ate even more sugar yesterday, which proves I should eschew resolutions. As for the dog, please take a look at “Sit/Stay” under the writing section
This was great.
You write beautifully and with such grace and humor.
My resolution is to be more of what I am.
Happy and Peaceful 2009!
Ditto what Barby said! Are you crazy woman, why would stop obsessing over Mols? The Cavachons demand obsession!
Happy New Year Nikki and Molly!
Sherry and Nike